Chris KirkWhy schools should take a balanced approach to teacher and student wellbeingThe OECD reported recently that test anxiety of UK students is the third highest of 72 countries.May 15, 2017May 15, 2017
Chris KirkA time to vote: a time for actionAs we near the deadline for ballot papers to be returned, I would like to thank all those who have actively supported me through letters…Jan 20, 2017Jan 20, 2017
Chris KirkDiscussions with school and college leadersOver the last few days, groups school leaders in different parts of the UK have been kind enough to invite me for a discussion with them…Jan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2017
Chris KirkPartnerships for progress: the Getting Ahead London approach to developing school leadersIt’s mid-afternoon on a freezing November afternoon in Friends Meeting Place near Euston station. A group of 30 or so people are engaged in…Jan 3, 2017Jan 3, 2017
Chris KirkFinding, and keeping, good teachersTeachers make the biggest difference to students’ learning; and for students from disadvantaged home backgrounds this is even more the…Dec 19, 2016Dec 19, 2016
Chris KirkConjuring up a national funding formula: the 4 questions the DfE doesn’t want you to consider but…We all love a bit of magic, and at this time of year there is often a budding Great Soprendo to be found at the school end-of-term show…Dec 15, 2016Dec 15, 2016
Chris KirkSchools don’t need charisma at the top, they need real leadershipEric McNulty’s fascinating review of new research into the link between charismatic CEO’s and company performance has interesting resonance…Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
